Posts By Steven Masiga
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1.0KFeaturesREVEALED: Why Gov’t changed name from Inzuyamasaaba to Bugisu Cultural Institution
Mbale, Uganda: Through this DailyExpress series, I will explore the rich cultural heritage of the Bagisu, also known colloquially as the Bamasaaba...
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OPINION: 98% of school gang members in Mbale are on drugs – we must act now
Mbale, Uganda: School gangs in Mbale have grown into a dangerous, well-organised underworld operating within our education system. Our recent findings at...
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1.5KOP-EDBreaking down Umukuka’s achievements as we approach second coronation anniversary
Mbale, Uganda: As we approach the second anniversary of the coronation of His Highness Umukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma, it is my...
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975NationalFRONASA legend Mzee Kutosi remembered as revolutionary, education advocate in Bugisu
Bududa, Uganda: The Minister of State for East African Affairs, Hon. James Magode Ikuya, has paid glowing tribute to his father-in-law and...
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779OP-EDCan Museveni get Minister Kitutu off the hook?
There is sufficient political literature for one to make a conclusion that indeed a president in Uganda has enough authority to influence...
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671NewsList of RDCs draws mixed reactions among Bamasaaba
Mbale, (UG): A list of newly appointed Resident District Commissioners making rounds on social media over the previous week has enlisted mixed...
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775OP-EDWhy Masaabaland is losing its grip on national politics
Gone are the days when the big boys were in town with the likes of Chief Justice George Masika, the Director of...
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Incest among the Bamasaaba and the cultural punishments available
Wikipedia defines incest as a human sexual activity between family members or close relatives. This typically includes sexual activity between people in...
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908NewsMbale Public University secures office space for its operationalization
Mbale, (UG): Mbale Public University, a government university in the heart of Masaabaland recently secured office space and land from the Mbale...
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1.2KOP-EDOPINION: Why is everyone silent on the Gabonese coup?
President Ali Bongo kept the carrots to himself. Many dictators especially benevolent ones use both the stick and carrot to secure obedience...
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1.2KNewsBugisu Clan Heads to meet Museveni ahead of Umgii’s inauguration
Mbale, (UG): Bugisu clan heads from the 26 clans that constitute Inzu Ya Masaaba are set to warmly welcome President Yoweri Museveni...
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1.6KOP-EDParliament is not vested with authority to halt transfer of headteacher
By Steven Masiga: Parliament would be overstretching its oversight role and similarly an affront to the administrative functions of the Ministry of...
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1.4KNewsInzu Ya Masaba Palace to be renovated ahead of Umukhukha’s inauguration
Mbale, (UG): The Inzu ya Masaaba headquarters, the official palace of the newly elected Umukhukha, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma will soon...
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2.2KOP-EDOP-ED: An open letter to Minister J.C Muyingo
By Steven Masiga Greetings Mr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Hon Minister of State for Higher Education! Warm regards and thank you for...
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2.1KCampus LinkMakerere commended for taking university education closer to communities
MBALE, UGANDA: The Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) has commended and thanked Makerere University Council for opening up and gazetting regional branches...
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Bugisu welcomes gazettement of new cultural leader
By Steven Masiga Bugisu is recognized as a major tribe in Uganda under the third schedule of the constitution alongside other tribes...
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1.5KOP-EDOP-ED: Is the mighty FDC headed for the graveside?
By Steven Masiga | Mbale The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is one of the most ‘fished political lakes’ in Uganda...
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OPINION: Narcotics dangers should be emphasized to consumers countrywide
By Steven Masiga There is a higher connection between the consumption of narcotics such as miraa and mairungi and crime rise across...
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1.0KOP-EDWhy Minister Kitutu needs to enrol for an Administrative Officers’ Law Course
By Steven Masiga Recently while speaking to her electorate during some belated Women”s Day celebration in Namisindwa district, Karamoja minister, Mary Goretti...
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Short Courses back on the road with long term benefits
Common short courses that are currently on demand include Administrative Law offered by Makerere University through the College of Education and External...
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Are cultural institutions an economic hunch bag on Ugandan taxpayers or worth it?
A cultural leader is paid about shs 7 million per month, exclusive of basic pay like tuition for immediate family members and...
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921NationalBududa leaders petition Museveni over Nandutu – ‘Our daughter is innocent’
Mr Steven Masiga, a researcher, said the Office of the Prime Minister has a history of mismanaging relief items meant for needy...
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Lecterns should move nearer to schools and lodges if the Church is to help combat LGBTQ in Uganda
Philosophers like Socrates, Plato and others have long posited that people are born good but acquire’ badness’ along the way as they...
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792OP-EDResearch shows over 80% of Ugandans don’t know police roles
Research conducted by scholars shows that majority of Ugandans statically about 80% are unaware of the basic roles performed by the Uganda Police...